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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
5220
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1888-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,216,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5521
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Coin Value History
1888-S 25c MS
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1888-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
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Worth: $26 – $216,000
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Worth: $31 – $210,000
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Worth: $20 – $36,000
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Worth: $30 – $30,000
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Worth: $35 – $22,200
1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $900 – $26,400
1841 25c MS
Worth: $32 – $30,000
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Worth: $25 – $66,000
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Worth: $32 – $12,000
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Worth: $38 – $5,400
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1888-S Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-58 (PCGS).
$432
1888-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$25,200
1888-S 25C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Briggs 6-F....
$8,700
1888-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/144). Mintage 1,216,000. ...
$312
1888-S 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (33/18). Mintage 1,216,000. ...
$1,200
1888-S Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-65 (NGC). OH.
$2,040
1888-S 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (18/51). PCGS Population: (30/50). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,216,0...
$720
1888-S 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 1,216,000....
$99
1888-S 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/89). PCGS Population: (7/100). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,216,00...
$360
1888-S 25c PCGS MS62
$500
1888-S 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (13/179 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (2/131 and 0/1+). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$144
1888-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/158). NGC Census: (7/120). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,216...
$192
1888-S 25C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/100). NGC Census: (0/114). Mintage: 1,216,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$104
1888-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/87). PCGS Population (1/66). Mintage: 1,216,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$161
1888-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/101). PCGS Population (1/87). Mintage: 1,216,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$45
1888-S Fair2 ANACS. ...
$7
1888-S Liberty Seated Quarter. AU-58 (PCGS).
$360
1888-S 25C MS67 PCGS. ...
$25,300
1888-S 25C MS66 NGC. Briggs 6-F....
$3,960
1888-S 25C -- Polished -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 1,216,000....
$97
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